Oslo

Norway

Oslo Climate & Weather

Oslo Climate and Weather

Oslo enjoys a humid continental climate. Although well into the
northern latitudes, Oslo's climate is fairly temperate thanks to
warm air being wafted across the Atlantic from the Gulf Stream.
Summer weather in Oslo is mild and pleasant, with frequent hot
spells, and plenty of long sunny days. In summer, between June and
August, temperatures average between 54°F (12°C) and
75°F (24°C), but during heat waves the temperature can rise
above 86°F (30°C). In winter, between December and
February, temperatures tend to hover just below freezing. Winter
temperatures average between 19°F (-7°C) and 30°F
(-1°C). Snow is plentiful in winter, making the city a great
winter sports venue, and moderate rainfall is spread across the
year, the rainiest month being July or August. There is great
variation in daylight hours between summer and winter, with
midsummer enjoying 18 hours of daylight (when it never gets
completely dark), and midwinter getting a mere six hours of
daylight.

The peak season for a holiday in Oslo is between June and August
when the sun shines during the long days of the midnight sun.
Winter offers a different kind of Oslo holiday, when the city is
coated with snow and days are dark, brightened by the glow of
lights emanating from inviting warm restaurants and hotels.

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